Project Manager, Logistics Automation Engineer

3M•Hutchinson, MN

5d•$124,127 - $151,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager, Logistics Automation Engineer serves as the plant project manager for logistics activities at 3M Hutchinson, collaborating with the Corporate Project Manager and plant stakeholders. The role oversees complex, cross-functional warehouse and logistics improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives, with a focus on safety, operational efficiency, automation, process optimization, productivity, and service levels. The position applies warehouse and logistics subject-matter expertise to lead medium-to-large-scale projects of moderate risk and impact and may lead a single high-risk, high-opportunity project. The role develops and maintains project management standards, methodologies, and best practices; improves ongoing projects and leadership practices; and ensures safe execution in compliance with applicable regulations and policies. It defines project scope with stakeholders, develops and manages project plans, facilitates planning and communication across functions, uses global logistics resources, partners with suppliers and other external organizations, and makes budget decisions with business leaders while controlling and authorizing project spending. The Project Manager identifies project impacts to Operations and Warehouse functions and owns change management for those impacts. The role also works with Plant Engineering to maintain and improve current and planned maintenance for warehousing infrastructure, including automated guided vehicles and automated storage/retrieval systems. The position is on-site in Hutchinson, Minnesota, with less than 10% travel required. Relocation assistance may be authorized.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or an engineering discipline from an accredited institution, completed and verified before starting.
Five years of Project Management and/or Lean Six Sigma experience in supply chain, distribution, or logistics in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Five years of experience specifically in project leadership or operations excellence.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Data analysis knowledge and skills involving queries, Power BI, Power Apps, IoT, or other data visualization methods.
Demonstrated project success through change management and transformation management.
Ability to analyze complex systems and processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop engineering solutions for improvement.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting ideas and influencing decision-making.
Strong leadership and teamwork abilities, with a record of successfully managing cross-functional projects.
Experience implementing automation in fulfillment or distribution centers.
Certifications in CSCP, CLTD, or SC Pro.
PMP certification or a related Project Management or Lean Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Corporate Project Manager and serve as plant project manager for plant activities.
Oversee cross-functional logistics improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives and successful outcomes.
Drive project execution at 3M Hutchinson, focusing on safety, operational efficiency, automation, process optimization, productivity, and service levels.
Develop, implement, and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and best practices.
Identify and apply improvements to ongoing projects and leadership practices.
Lead multiple cross-functional Warehouse/Logistics project teams on medium-to-large-scale projects and potentially lead a single high-risk, high-opportunity project.
Ensure safe execution of warehousing projects and compliance with safety regulations, policies, and requirements.
Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to define project scope.
Develop and manage detailed project plans, including modifying existing Work Breakdown Structures when needed.
Facilitate project planning sessions and cross-functional communication plans.
Leverage global Warehouse/Logistics resources to meet project timelines.
Partner with external organizations and suppliers and represent the company to outside contacts.
Make budget decisions with business leaders and control and authorize project spending.
Use internal and external professional networks to stay current on industry trends.
Identify and drive actions addressing project impacts to Operations and Warehouse functions.
Own change management for Operations/Warehouse impacts.
Collaborate with Plant Engineering to maintain and improve current and planned maintenance for warehousing infrastructure, including automated guided vehicles and automated storage/retrieval systems.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.